USC adds prolific playmaker Maile Hayes on transfer from Texas A&M

LOS ANGELES – The USC women’s soccer team announced another addition to its incoming class, welcoming in transfer forward Maile Hayes from Texas A&M.

Hayes, who put up prolific offensive numbers in the SEC, comes to USC after three collegiate seasons at Texas A&M. During her time in College Station, she made a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances and helped lead A&M to the second round in 2023.

USC recently announced its incoming 2024 recruiting class, with the incoming Trojan freshmen ranked the No. 8 class in the nation. Hayes is one of three transfers to join USC this offseason.

Maile Hayes | Forward

Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Previous School: Texas A&M
Highlights:

• Recorded 55 points in 58 games played across three seasons at Texas A&M (21 goals, 13 assists)
• Her 10 goals in 2022 led the Aggies
• 2022 All-SEC First Team
• 2021 SEC All-Freshman Team
• 3x SEC Offensive Player of the Week

Head Coach Jane Alukonis on Hayes: “Maile joins us after a fantastic career at Texas A&M where she stood out as a top player in the conference. She brings an important skill set to our team with her ability to hold the ball up, create and score. Her level of professionalism is top notch, and we are so excited she chose to join our family.”